Wednesday, October 14, 2026

World

May 29, 2026

Pro-climate activists protest French government’s support for TotalEnergies, demand end to funding of fossil fuel expansion

The groups urged the government to end public support for TotalEnergies’ fossil fuel expansion and to tax the company’s profits.

Protest organized by Attac, Avaaz, 350.org, and Action Justice Climat Paris at La Défense Plaza on May 29.
May 28, 2026

EU fines Temu €200 million over sale of illegal products

Temu did not meet the DSA standards, according to the commission.

Temu
May 28, 2026

U.S. federal judge busted for having sex with policeman in courthouse

Mrs Ross, 58, was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2014.

Eleanor Ross
May 28, 2026

215 Nigerians fighting as Russian mercenaries, 25 killed, Ukraine says

According to the DIU, people from African countries are lured to Russia through fake job advertisements circulated via Facebook and WhatsApp.

Russian troops
May 28, 2026

Ukraine announces killing of Nigerian Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor fighting as Russian mercenary 

The Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence posted photos of slain Mr Victor in Russian army fatigue and a photo of his passport.

Nigerian, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor
May 28, 2026

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Arsenal-themed thobe at Eid prayers sparks reactions

Mr Mamdani is a life-long Arsenal fan, who started supporting the club at age 10.

May 28, 2026

Buffalo saved from being slaughtered for Eid because it looks like Trump: Bangladeshi Govt

Bangladeshi authorities on Wednesday saved a buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ from being slaughtered as an Eid al-Adha sacrifice.

Bangladeshi buffalo and Donald Trump
May 28, 2026

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman over Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran

President Donald Trump threatened that the United States “would have to blow up” Oman should the country partner with Iran on the control of the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war.

U.S.-Iran war
May 28, 2026

More than dozen people killed in highway crash in China

At least 13 people were killed after a minibus crashed into a truck on a highway in central China, traffic police said on Thursday.

Crash on China’s highway